Travelling from Lima Airport (LIM) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
The timezone in Milan is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Lima.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LIM to MXP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lima Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between LIM and MXP include:
Madrid Airport
New York Newark Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
Handy information about Lima Airport (LIM)
Lima Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LIM make it to their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Central Lima to Lima Airport is around 13 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LIM? If you've booked an early flight from Lima Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
If you're landing on a late Lima Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near MXP:
Follow your own route with a Milan Malpensa Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and experience more of Milan and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Milan Malpensa Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
From Milan Malpensa Airport, Milan is approximately 48 kilometers away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lima Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Milan in March.
When booking your flight from Lima Airport to Milan Malpensa Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Milan, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LIM to MXP sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Italy
Rome is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Milan. Around 483 kilometers away to the south-east, its best attractions include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Around 129 kilometers west of Milan, Turin is another essential stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.